Ron Moore of Battlestar Galactica to develop Magic Kingdom TV universe for Disney Plus

Disney partners with Ronald D. Moore of Battlestar Galactica to develop a Magic Kingdom TV universe. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Moore was enlisted to build the Magic Kingdom TV universe, starting with The Society of Explorers and Adventurers, which Moore will Copywriting and Executive Production for Disney + and 20th Television. The series would take place in a world where “all the lands and themed characters in Disney parks and classic movies actually exist in another reality.”

Moore would work closely with the Disney Imagineering team, the group responsible for creating and designing thousands of rides, attractions, and resorts at Disney theme parks. They will work together to push the first project off the turnstiles and onto Disney +, which could end up hosting the potential franchise if the first show turns out to be a success.

It is understood that Moore will attempt to expand the universe in a manner similar to the world he managed to construct in Syfy’s beloved reimagining of Battlestar Galactica and its multiple ramifications. Moore has a lot of world-building experience, as he has also been instrumental in many Star Trek shows, including The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager.

Moore’s most recent projects include Starz’s TV adaptation of Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander book series, as well as Apple TV + ‘s For All Mankind, produced by Sony TV, where he was previously under contract. IGN credited For All Mankind as the top show on Apple TV + ‘s launch list, calling it “the most confident, most accomplished, and best executed effort” on the VOD platform.

Moore recently signed a multi-year production deal with Disney’s 20th Television, which will see him leading several projects in Disney’s portfolio. His first venture is the Swiss Family Robinson series at Disney +, which he is working on with Jon M. Chu, as part of Disney’s continued expansion of new original series and films on its streaming service.
Adele Ankers is a freelance entertainment journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.